How did I get here

Tomorrow marks the official first day of my 18 week marathon training. How did I get here?

A quick blurb about me. I am a 30 year old guy about 5'9" and a shade over 200. I wrestled in high school my senior year weighing a little over 150 pounds. Since college the real world has taken over and I have been wrapped up in building my life and family.

I have been married to my wife Leslie for a little over 3 years. She is the best, and will be a great support for me over the coming months.

In truth I hate running, so why do I want to run a marathon?

I needed a new challenge. Something that isn't easily done, and takes hard work. The marathon is the perfect fit.

Hopefully people can learn from my experience, and provide me with some valuable feedback. Since begining this endeavor a little over a month ago I have been obsessed with learning about everything marathon. I also hope that my journey may serve as an inspiration for others looking to take on new challenges.